Council Area:

Hobsons Bay City Council

About The Reserve:

G J Hosken Reserve is an off leash dog exercise area that is located off Blackshaws Road in Altona North.  This reserve is for use all year round with no time or day restrictions except for sports training times.  The reserve is located along Kororoit Creek and is accessible by public transport and by car.  This reserve is a great place for dogs as the area is quite large and there is plenty of room for the dogs to run around.

How to get there:

G J Hosken Reserve is located in Altona North on Melways Map 40 G12 and is accessible by both public transport and by private car.  From Flinders Street Station catch the Watergardens Train from platform 5 to Sunshine Train Station.  Once in Sunshine catch the 471 Bus towards Williamstown and get off at the corner of Knapp Street and Blackshaws Road.  G J Hosken Reserve is located a short walk down Blackshaws Road.

Families travelling by car can park in the reserve car park off Blackshaws Road.  Parking is also available in the streets surrounding the reserve - check signs for parking restrictions.

Facilities:

Parking available in reserve car park off Blackshaws Road and in surrounding residential streets.  Please check signage before leaving your car.

G J Hosken reserve has limited facilities - please take all rubbish with you when leaving

North of G J Hosken Reserve is W L J Crofts Reserve which has toilets, dog poo bins, play equipment and cricket nets.  Please note that this area is an on leash area for dogs

Closest Bus stop to G J Hosken Reserve is located on the corner of Knapp Street and Blackshaws Road

Extra Information / Off Leash Walk Sheet Download:

G J Hosken Reserve is located along Kororoit Creek - this area has walking and cycling trails - which are on leash for dogs

When using an off leash dog park it is important that you still have voice control over your dog and in the event that you need to call him/her back that they listen and obey your commands.

When using off leash dog parks remember that not everyone has well trained and socialized dogs.  Consider talking to other dog owners in the park before allowing dogs to play together. 

Remember to take plenty of fresh water for your dogs as they will be thirsty after all that running around.

Click here to download this Off Leash Walk Sheet.